Fish Gigging Tournament
for Wounded Warriors
We have heard of some fun fishing tournaments in Florida, this one sounds like it will be a blast! Imagine dozens of boats heading out in the night, spears in hand, lights blazing in the water, all on a hunt to catch the most fish. The Calusa Indians hunted fish this way, they did it with hand carved spears or two wooden pronged gigs but they only had dugout canoes, no motors to get them around and no lights.
These brave warriors will have a chance to experience a fun way to "Go Fishing" and we hope you join our Veterans on this great event.
Join the Fun!
Come on down to Lake O for an evening of fun and help support our Veterans. Imagine dozens of boats heading out in the night, spears in hand, lights blazing in the water, all on a hunt to catch the most fish.
"This is a trash fish gigging event to help clean out Lake Okeechobee of non-native fish that harm our lakes and the fish we want to catch. So in three ways we are doing a great cause, letting our soldiers and veterans have fun with each other, helping protect our environment, and raising money for 2 military veteran wounded warrior agencies. No native fish will be taken on this event. We are now adding the biggest bull frog catch to this in which all bull frogs will be eaten. Also the trash fish are going to alligator farms and local zoo's for food so none are being thrown in the trash or back into the lake."
SGT Hill FSCA Miltary Liaison
Attention Veteran Anglers and Spearo's:
How about trying a new sport - Gigging! Join fellow Veterans on a new adventure stalking fish around Lake O.
Attention Boat Owners
Veteran or Non-veteran boat owners are needed to take Veterans out gigging for the event. Can be any boat owner. Can have an airboat, bass boat, pontoon boat, whatever they want to bring. They can also bring their gigs, bow and arrows, or crossbow if they have one for the Warrior, Soldier, or Veteran to use. 
Hold Harmless / Waiver of Liability Agreement
Gigs Wanted
Do you have a gig you could donate that the Wounded Warriors could use and keep. Not every boat or air boat owner that is coming out has a gig to let a Warrior use. Your donation is tax deductible, contact Sargent Hill as soon as possible at 561-329-0002 to arrange pickup. Or buy a few and have them sent to Sgt. Hill, see below for details.
Learn All About Gigging
Get Your Fish Gig or Send One to a Worrier
If you can't attend this fun event, why not buy a Gig or two and have them shipped directly to Sergeant Hill for the tournament! Your tax deductible donation will help out the Wounded Warriors.
Mail Gig Donations to:
SGT Ron Hill FSCA
Military Liaison
224 Malibu Circle
Greenacres, FL 33413
561-329-0002
For More Info on the Tournament
For up-to-minute information on the tournament visit Florida Sportsmen's Conservation Association.
To sign up or if you have questions please contact Ron Hill at 561-329-0002 RHill@wpb.org
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Event Location
Okee-Tantie Campground & Marina
10430 State Road 78 West Okeechobee, FL 34974 Office (863) 763.2622
okeetantie@yahoo.com
Hours: All Week - 7 am - 6 pm Number of Sites: 175
Okee-Tantie is a year-round facility located on the North Shore of Lake Okeechobee at the mouth of the Kissimmee River. The facility has bait, a boat dock, boat ramp, RV sites, tent sites and pull thru sites.
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